MICHIGAN VOTING

We're explaining straight, split and mixed ticket voting and when they're allowed -- or, not allowed -- in Michigan elections.

Lawmakers from both parties are asking Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to investigate after a meeting of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission held a closed session.

The citizens commission tasked with redrawing Michigan’s political maps received an email death threat on Wednesday (Oct. 27). The death threats did not target a specific individual.

A viral post showing what appears to be an 118-year-old man voting absentee in Michigan is not what it seems, says the Michigan Secretary of State. The post alleges voter fraud by showing a man named William Bradley, with the birth year 1902, having sent in an absentee ballot. The post also claimed the man had died in 1984. We asked the Secretary of State for an explanation:“Ballots of voters who have died are rejected in Michigan, even if the voter cast an absentee ballot and then died before Election Day. On rare occasions, a ballot received for a living voter may be recorded in a way that makes it appear as if the voter is dead.

DETROIT – Election Day is here. In Michigan, the last minute push for votes continued with Biden’s running mate Kamala Harris making a stop in Detroit. Although millions have already cast their ballots, many across the country and in Michigan waited until Election Day to fill in the bubble for their candidate. On Tuesday, Local 4 spoke to both Vice President Mike Pence and Vice Presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris as they appealed one last time to voters in Michigan. READ: Complete Election Day coverageWhy would you make yourself available to voters?

If you voted in person in Michigan for the presidential election, did you encounter any issues? What concerns do you have? Let us know using the form below:More: 2020 General Election Coverage

DETROIT – The 2020 General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3 -- with important races up and down the ballot in Michigan. While millions have already voted in the 2020 General Election, millions of other will still be voting in person on Tuesday. You can “split” your ticket when voting in the November general election. You can find more FAQ on Michigan voting right here from the Secretary of State. How can I find results for the 2020 Michigan General Election?

DETROIT – The 2020 General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3 -- with important races up and down the ballot in Michigan. While millions have already voted in the 2020 General Election, millions of other will still be voting in person on Tuesday. How can I find results for the 2020 Michigan General Election? Election results will likely be delayed due to the influx in mail-in voting this year, but ClickOnDetroit will be tracking the results as they are reported, starting when polls close. You can find more FAQ on Michigan voting right here from the Secretary of State.

DETROIT – The 2020 General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3 -- with important races up and down the ballot in Michigan. While millions have already voted in the 2020 General Election, millions of other will still be voting in person on Tuesday. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.Where do I vote in Michigan? You can find more FAQ on Michigan voting right here from the Secretary of State. How can I find results for the 2020 Michigan General Election?

DETROIT – The 2020 General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3 -- with important races up and down the ballot in Michigan. While millions have already voted in the 2020 General Election, millions of other will still be voting in person on Tuesday. You can “split” your ticket when voting in the November general election. You can find more FAQ on Michigan voting right here from the Secretary of State. How can I find results for the 2020 Michigan General Election?

DETROIT – The 2020 General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3 -- with important races up and down the ballot in Michigan. While millions have already voted in the 2020 General Election, millions of other will still be voting in person on Tuesday. How to view your Michigan sample ballot for Nov. 3You can look up all of your voting information, including precinct or clerk location and sample ballot, at the Michigan Voter Information Center here. You can find more FAQ on Michigan voting right here from the Secretary of State. How can I find results for the 2020 Michigan General Election?

DETROIT – The 2020 General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3 -- with important races up and down the ballot in Michigan. While millions have already voted in the 2020 General Election, millions of other will still be voting in person on Tuesday. You can find more FAQ on Michigan voting right here from the Secretary of State. How can I find results for the 2020 Michigan General Election? How to view your Michigan sample ballot for Nov. 3You can look up all of your voting information, including precinct or clerk location and sample ballot, at the Michigan Voter Information Center here.

Proposal N -- on the Nov. General Election ballot for Detroit voters -- aims to eradicate blight and dilapidation across the city. Proposal N would allow the city of Detroit to sell $250 million in “Neighborhood Improvement Bonds” that will be used to save 8,000 vacant homes and demolish 8,000 others that can’t be saved. Those behind Proposal N are hoping to make real headway without hurting Detroiters. The fight against Prop N isn’t about money, but rather how the city has previously spent money. Election Day for the U.S. presidential election is on Nov. 3.

President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made his second stop in Michigan this week at the Oakland County International Airport on Friday. During his remarks, President Trump took several shots at Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and her response to the coronavirus pandemic. President Trump said his administration is taking an “optimistic approach” to tackling the coronavirus pandemic. Due to a recent rise in COVID cases throughout much of the U.S., crowd sizes for Trump’s campaign rallies have been cut down to 250 attendees. Biden will be joined by President Barack Obama during a campaign stop in Michigan on Saturday.

In addition to the races for office in the November election, Michigan voters should prepare to vote on a few proposals that would change the state’s constitution. Proposition 2, also known as Prop 2, would prohibit unreasonable searches or seizures of electronic data and communication by law enforcement. For years police have used technology, such as Stingray or Hailstorm, to collect broad data from cell phones. The measure has also been backed by the Michigan State Police, but some are concerned that the proposal could impede the work of law enforcement. If the proposal is passed this election, it would...Election Day for the U.S. presidential election is on November 3.

Gretchen Whitmer is holding a news conference Wednesday to discuss voting in the upcoming General Election. You can watch live in the stream above. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel. The goal is to ensure a convenient and flexible election to Michiganders, state officials said. Click here to view ClickOnDetroit’s full coverage of the election.

DETROIT – A judge has blocked a sudden ban on the open display of guns near Michigan polling places on Election Day. Judge Christopher Murray acted Tuesday, just a few hours after hearing a challenge from gun-rights groups. They said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, had exceeded her authority in banning people from openly carrying guns within 100 feet of polling places. Critics argued that Benson failed to go through a formal rule-making process as required under state law. We cannot allow guns to be brought to polling places to intimidate voters.”

Nessel took to Twitter Wednesday to debunk election security myths and encourage Michigan residents to vote in the 2020 presidential election -- with a timely, spooky twist, of course. Michigan voters can be assured that the claims made in the robocalls are false, and that their information will not be made public. Though Election Day is officially November 3, voting in the 2020 presidential election is already underway in Michigan and throughout the U.S. with early in-person voting and mail-in voting. If you would like to vote in person, but still want to do so before Election Day, visit your local clerk’s office. Click here to find the location and contact information for your local clerk’s office in Michigan.

Michigan clerks are facing an uphill battle this year with the upcoming presidential election taking place during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Two clerks spoke with Local 4 on Monday about what voters can expect, including how long it could take to count all of the absentee ballots. Early voting numbers are huge, as thousands of Michigan residents have already returned absentee ballots. Many residents are hoping election results come in soon after the polls close, but that’s not likely to happen this year. You can hear more from both clerks in the full Help Me Hank report in the video above.

But are Michigan voters required to wear face masks to the polls? The answer is no, Michigan voters are not required to wear face masks while voting in person for the General Election on November 3. Michigan voters who feel uncomfortable voting in person amid the pandemic now have the option to vote by mail using an absent voter ballot. The state of Michigan mailed absentee voting applications to all registered Michigan voters in May for this year’s August and November elections. There is still time for Michigan voters to request a mail-in ballot for the General Election on November 3.

Michigan voters who feel uncomfortable voting in person amid the pandemic now have the option to vote by mail using an absent voter ballot. The state of Michigan mailed absentee voting applications to all registered Michigan voters in May for this year’s August and November elections. There is still time for Michigan voters to request a mail-in ballot for the General Election on November 3. You can apply to receive an absent voter ballot on the state’s website right here. Learn more: Voting by mail in Michigan for 2020 General Election: What to knowDo you need a voter registration card in order to vote in person?

Are Michigan polls still open for in-person voting during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic? All registered Michigan voters do also have the option to instead vote by mail using an absent voter ballot. Vote-by-mail option for Michigan votersThe state of Michigan mailed absentee voting applications to all registered Michigan voters in May for both this year’s August and November elections. Click here to learn more about voting by mail in Michigan for the 2020 General Election. Click here to view a sample of your Michigan ballot for the 2020 General Election.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. Lisa Dedden Cooper from AARP explained the importance of having information about voting so you can vote safely. You can vote by mail, vote in person on November 3rd, or vote early at your local clerk’s office. If you requested and received your absentee ballot, but rather vote early at your local’s clerks office, you can surrender your absentee ballot before you vote. If you’ve already voted but want to change something on your ballot, you can talk to your local clerk’s office about “spoiling” your ballot.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson are holding a news conference Tuesday to talk about voting in the upcoming presidential election. Whitmer, Benson and Delta Township Clerk Mary Clark will talk about voting opportunities and the Nov. 3 election. Whitmer will also sign legislation to make sure every vote is counted and residents can vote safely during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, officials said. You can watch live in the stream above.

Thursday is the first day Michigan residents can begin voting for the November general election, and this might be a good year to cast your vote early. Clerks have started to mail out absentee ballots, and a record number of people are expected to vote this fall. We’re 40 days away from Election Day, and starting now, Michiganders have the option to enter a clerk’s office and vote early. Fill out the absentee ballot and either drop it in the mail or hand deliver it to your clerk’s office. If you have any questions or concerns about the voting process, reach out to Help Me Hank at 313-298-9348, helpmehank@wdiv.com or on social media.

While absent voter ballots provide a safe alternative to voting in person at the polls on Election Day, the process of counting absent voter ballots can determine how quickly, or not, final election results are announced. Processing absent voter ballots in MichiganThe process for counting absent voter ballots is different in each state. In Michigan, election workers are not allowed to begin processing absent voter ballots until 7 a.m. on Election Day. The previous record for absent voter ballots cast in a Michigan election was 1.3 million in the 2016 Presidential Election. Polling precincts will still be open for Michigan voters from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Election Day.

The Michigan Attorney General and Michigan Secretary of State are pushing back against President Trumps suggestion that voters cast two ballots to test election systems. And if the system is as good as they say it is, then they obviously wont be able to vote (at the poll). Let me be perfectly clear: voting twice is illegal, no matter who tells you do to it. The presidents idea is a great one for people looking to go to jail, said Nessel. More: Voting by mail in Michigan for 2020 General Election: What to know

If it isnt tabulated, they will be able to vote.Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said on Thursday that if thats done in Michigan, the person voting twice will be prosecuted. A local county clerk, a township clerk and a Detroit city clerk each said trying to vote twice wouldnt work because of the checks and balances in place. Macomb County clerk Fred Miller said elections in Michigan are secure and there would be no way for someone to vote absentee and then go and vote in person. What happens if someone tries to vote twice? Let me be perfectly clear: voting twice is illegal, no matter who tells you to do it.

DETROIT Michigans Secretary of State said her team is ready for Tuesdays primary election, but she admitted there will be some challenges. The Michigan Primary Election is a major test as residents look forward to the general election in November. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said her team is prepared for the challenges ahead. Benson is hopeful Tuesdays primary will go according to plan. The numbers are huge and the work ahead for clerks and staff members will be difficult as counting gets underway.

Those who applied to receive an absentee ballot for the Michigan primary should have already received it in the mail. Because the Michigan Primary Election focuses on supporting local representatives, ballots will significantly vary from district to district and county to county. Every Michigan ballot will, however, share the first line of candidates running for seats in the U.S. Congress (pictured below). A sample ballot for the Michigan primary election on August 4, 2020. ClickOnDetroit will compile Michigan election results.

DETROIT Tuesday is Michigan Primary Day, and more than 1 million people have already handed in their ballots. One reason is the sheer number of absentee voters. Mark Center was one of the many people handing in his absentee ballot in Downtown Royal Oak. While absentee ballots have been an option for years, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created the spike in requests. There were more than 2 million requests for absentee ballots for this primary, and 1.2 million have been returned so far.

Gretchen Whitmer clarified on Friday the states new face mask requirements amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, naming five situations in which face masks are not required to be worn -- including at polling places. The new order also requires businesses to deny entry or service to individuals who dont comply with face mask requirements. The state of Michigan mailed absentee voting applications to all registered Michigan voters in May. To determine if your local clerk has a drop box available to receive absentee ballots, contact their office directly. Related: Court: Michigan absentee ballots that come after election wont count

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is coming up on August 4 -- and if you plan to vote in person, it may be helpful to know what your ballot will look like ahead of time. Because the upcoming Michigan Primary Election focuses on supporting local representatives, ballots will significantly vary from district to district and county to county. Every Michigan ballot will, however, share the first line of candidates running for seats in the U.S. Congress (pictured below). A sample ballot for the Michigan primary election on August 4, 2020. Those who applied to receive an absentee ballot for the Michigan primary should have already received it in the mail.

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is coming up on August 4 amid rising coronavirus (COVID-19) cases across the state. Face masks are not required to be worn when voting in person in Michigan, according to Gov. Michigan voters who feel uncomfortable voting in person amid the pandemic now have the option to vote by mail with an absentee ballot. The state of Michigan mailed absentee voting applications to all registered Michigan voters in May. Those who applied to receive an absentee ballot for the Michigan primary should have already received it in the mail.

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is on Tuesday, August 4. The state of Michigan mailed absentee voting applications to all registered Michigan voters in May. Those who applied to receive an absentee ballot for the Michigan primary should have already received it in the mail. Absentee ballots can be returned by mail so long as it is received by 8 p.m. on August 4. Every Michigan ballot will, however, share the first line of candidates running for seats in the U.S. Congress (pictured below).

LANSING, Mich. With the threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) present throughout the country, some states have encouraged absentee voting ahead of presidential primary and general elections. Bensons office mailed about 740,000 absentee ballot applications to Michigan voters ahead of the May elections. Now the office is ensuring that absentee ballot applications are mailed to all 7.7 million registered voters in Michigan. Officials say that more than one million absentee ballots have been issued to Michigan voters as of Thursday. Trump falsely accused Benson of illegally sending absentee ballots to all Michigan residents ahead of this years elections.

DETROIT Michigan has two elections coming up, one in August and the presidential election in November. Right now, election officials are making sure everything will go smoothly. READ: Michigan voters have option of voting by mail for August, November electionsOur goal for August and November is to make sure our voters will be heard, said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. READ: Michigan voters to receive application to vote by mail for August, November electionsThere will be no reason or excuse to allow voters to cast their ballot. READ: Blind Michigan voters use electronic absentee ballots for first time

DETROIT As the state works to get every registered voter an absentee ballot application, concerns and claims have been swirling around the conversation of vote-by-mail. There's no evidence that voter fraud happens in incidents of allowing citizens to vote by mail, which they have a right to do in the state of Michigan, Sec. In states like CO, WA, OR and Utah which have moved to almost entirely vote by mail, absentee fraud has been extremely rare. In Michigan, there have only been 5 convictions for absentee ballot fraud since 2007, according to the Conservative leaning Heritage Foundation. An increase in absentee votes will drastically alter how ballots are normally counted, likely taking more time and manpower.

LANSING, Mich. The League of Women Voters (LMV) of Michigan filed a lawsuit against the Michigan Secretary of State on May 22 regarding absentee voting rights ahead of upcoming elections. Proposal 3, also known as the Voting Policies in State Constitution Initiative, was approved in 2018 and added no-excuse absentee voting to the Michigan Constitution. While its clear that absentee voting is a priority for Michigans Secretary of State, the LMV claims that Michigan voters are still facing unconstitutional barriers to absentee voting that need to be addressed ahead of the upcoming elections. Michigans LMV is also requesting that the state pays for postage for absentee voters and process ballot applications within a 24-hour time slot. Benson is actually sending absentee ballot applications to registered Michigan voters who can choose if theyd like to vote by mail in August and November.

DETROIT – Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson spoke with Detroit City Council about an expected surge in voter participation in 2020, and how many voters will likely vote by mail. In 2018, Michigan voters amended the constitution to give all citizens the right to register to vote through election day and to vote by mail without providing a reason. Benson explained that many voters took advantage of these new rights in elections in 2019, and she expects many more will do so in 2020. The increase in voting by mail presents a challenge for clerks, who are currently barred by state law from processing or counting absentee ballots prior to election day. Benson said she supports the clerks and jurisdictions across the state that would like to see the law changed.